2015 KAWASAKI VULCAN S
RIDING IMPRESSION
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height never changes; it remains at a very low
27.8 inches.
The Vulcan S, which is built in Thailand, targets
both the entry-level and experienced riders and
sells for a rather luring $6,999 without ABS and
$7,399 with ABS.
In a nutshell, the Vulcan S is a pretty cool bike.
For me, I chose the Mid Reach version initially to
accommodate my 6'1" frame. On our somewhat
long ride, though, I soon realized I needed the
extra stretch for my legs, so I simply swapped out
the Mid Reach (standard) seat for the Extended
Reach seat, which has less padding at the rear so
I could sit back farther. Aah, perfect!
Even with my long legs, I appreciated the S's
super-low seat height. It makes everything simple,
like rolling up to a stop sign and maneuvering the
bike on a parking lot. Overall, I found the Vulcan
S to be quite comfortable in the saddle for both
short jaunts and long hauls once I got it dialed in.
When you purchase the Vulcan
S, you get to choose between
three seats, two handlebars
and three footpeg placements
via Kawasaki Ergo Fit program
that fits the bike to you, not the
other way around.
The Vulcan S's suspension
is surprisingly good, even
the back end that offers
just a little more than three
inches of travel.
With its parallel-twin
motor, the Vulcan S still
has that "cruiser" look.
